Linda Leanna Jackson

Linda Leanna (Junek) Jackson, 79 years old of Ubly, Michigan passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2026 in the loving arms of her daughter. Linda was born on December 18, 1946 to the late Harold and Noranna Junek in Sarnia, Canada. On April 25, 1967 she married George Jackson and they were together for 59 years before he passed away in June of this year.

Linda was a very active member of Our Savior Lutheran Church of Bad Axe and taught Sunday school over the years, sang in the choir and helped with funeral dinners.

Linda lived life to the fullest and always made sure that there was never a dull moment when she was around. She was an eccentric free spirited person and she loved to dress the part and attend the Renaissance Festivals, enjoying all of the activities. She was a very creative, busy and crafty person having owned her own kiln for ceramics, made quilts, and painted. Linda loved to spend time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren who brought her countless joy. She was also an animal lover of dogs, cats, and birds.

Linda is survived by her sons; Brent Jackson, Tracy Jackson; daughters Ruth Panduren, Lavenna Jackson, Gigi Zaratzian; brother Harold (Mia) Junek ;grandchildren Mark (Megan) Hofert, Jennifer (Daniel) Pasquale, Julie Swift, Brandon Luckadoo, Rachel Worthen, Brittany Worthen, Derek Zaratzian , eleven great-grandchildren, and numerous loving family and friends.

Linda was preceded in death by an infant son Scott Jackson; daughter Leanna Kipper; son in law Rick Panduren; brother Michael Junek and sister Sharon Mouton.

A Celebration of Life for Linda Jackson will be held on Friday, October 16, 2026 at Our Savior Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bad Axe, at 11:00 am.

Memorials may be offered to Alzheimer’s Association in Linda’s memory.

Condolences may be shared with the family at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com